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  2. NC
  3. …Central N. Carolina
  4. …Uwharrie National Forest
  5. Woodrun Trails
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“The classic Uwharrie Loop. ”

Logan Watts
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9.9

Miles

15.9

KM

75%

Singletrack

730' 222 m

High

394' 120 m

Low

865' 264 m

Up

869' 265 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

Ride the two classic trails in Uwharrie.

Description

Start at the road and include the new Woodrun trail (not included in this ride).

Catch Keyauwee at the bathroom in Woodrun camp. The trail starts with a nice climb and several switchbacks before a quick, rocky descent into a flowy section in the forest. After another fast and rocky descent through two giant berms, there's a short, but fairly steep climb where you can take rock garden options at the left fork of the trail. From here the trail has been redone and has a fantastic downhill section before the creek crossing that includes doubles, rollers and a log-ride.

After the creek crossing there are several up and downs before a lung-buster climb up to the crossing of the Uwharrie hiking trail. I may recommend an out and back unless this is your first time at Uwharrie and you would like to take in the classic Supertree as well.

Once you get to the road, take a right and a quick left to follow signs to Supertree. White trail veers off to the right shortly thereafter and you'll see a sign with the Supertree icon pointing you to the left. After a long gravel ride, you'll start the Supertree up and down before beginning a long descent to the creek. Most of the latter part of the trail was affected by logging and it's not quite as fun as it once was, but may be worth the effort if you're looking for some miles.

Contacts

Local Club: Tarheel Trailblazers

Dec 11, 2024: December Newsletter Available

Nov 18, 2024: Latest Newsletter Available!

Nov 18, 2024: Dec 5th Social Ride: Airline at Night!

Land Manager: USFS - Uwharrie National Forest Office

Shared By:

Logan Watts with improvements by Vinnie Connors
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  4.2 from 43 votes

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#475

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in North Carolina

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Photos

Riding the Keyauwee Trail clockwise.
Apr 12, 2017 near Badin, NC
A rocky ascent.
May 19, 2013 near Badin, NC
Keyauwee trail heading to the rock garden.
Mar 29, 2020 near Badin, NC
Creek crossing on Keyauwee after second big downhill section.
Jul 4, 2014 near Badin, NC
Getting the scenic shot from the trail.
Dec 12, 2017 near Badin, NC

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